Celtics take 2-0 lead over Knicks with 96-93 win

BOSTON (AP)—Kevin Garnett(notes) sank the go-ahead basket with 14 seconds left, then stole the ball as theBoston Celtics overcame Carmelo Anthony’s(notes) 42 points and beat the depleted New York Knicks 96-93 to take a 2-0 lead in their playoff series on Tuesday night.The Knicks played the entire second half without Amare Stoudemire(notes), who had back spasms. Chauncey Billups(notes) missed the game with a sore left knee.

Garnett hit the decisive jump hook after backing Jared Jeffries(notes) into the lane. The Knicks then got the ball to Anthony, who was double-teamed and passed inside to Jeffries. But Garnett stole the ball and called timeout with 4 seconds remaining.

The Knicks fouled Delonte West(notes), who made two free throws.

Rajon Rondo(notes) led Boston with a career playoff-high 30 points.